Geologic Structure and Orogenic History of Venezuela is a comprehensive book written by Walter Herman Bucher that provides an in-depth analysis of the geological structure and tectonic history of Venezuela. The book is designed to accompany the author's Geologic Tectonic Map of Venezuela, which is a detailed representation of the country's geological features. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of Venezuela's geology. The first chapter provides an overview of the country's geological history, including the formation of the Andes Mountains and the Caribbean Plate. The second chapter focuses on the tectonic history of Venezuela, including the various tectonic events that have shaped the country's landscape over millions of years. The third chapter delves into the different types of rocks found in Venezuela, including sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. The fourth chapter explores the various geological structures found in Venezuela, including folds, faults, and thrusts. The final chapter provides an overview of the author's Geologic Tectonic Map of Venezuela, which is a detailed representation of the country's geological features. The map is designed to help geologists and other scientists better understand the complex geological history of Venezuela. Overall, Geologic Structure and Orogenic History of Venezuela is an essential resource for anyone interested in the geology of Venezuela. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the country's geological features, tectonic history, and geological structures, making it an invaluable tool for geologists, scientists, and students alike.Geological Society Of America, V49.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
